Aqib Talib

34-year-old Talib was placed on IR for the final 11 games last year. He reportedly turned down an offer from the Patriots this summer. One of the league's better corners in his prime, Talib had 462 tackles, 35 interceptions, and 10 defensive touchdowns as a five-time Pro Bowler. He won a Super Bowl with the Broncos in 2015.

The Dolphins will use their second IR activation on rookie linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (foot), meaning they won't be able to bring back Talib. The 33-year-old was placed on IR by the Rams before being traded to the Dolphins on Oct. 29, and he's eligible to return Week 13 against the Eagles. Talib already stated he's healthy enough to play, but the Dolphins have opted to test out their young talent instead. Talib will be an unrestricted free agent in March, and he figures to have plenty of suitors when the time comes.

Talib was placed on IR by the Rams on Oct. 16 with the broken ribs and was traded to the Dolphins last week for salary relief, but apparently the injury isn't that severe. The veteran cornerback could be designated to return from IR for the final four games of the season, but it's unclear if Miami would want to use one of their two return designations on a 33-year-old that will be a free agent next season.

Talib's time with the Rams has been injury-plagued, as he missed eight games due to a high ankle sprain in 2018 before landing on IR with broken ribs this season. It's unclear how far along he is in his recovery, but the Dolphins have added some draft capital by taking on the veteran cornerback's expiring contract in this deal.